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Discover the Top Power Catamarans for 2024

• By Yachting Staff
• Updated: September 10, 2024

Power catamarans have seen a surge in popularity, growing both in size and appeal. These cruise-focused yachts offer homelike comfort, fuel efficiency and user-friendly operation, making them a favorite among avid travelers. Their popularity extends to the bareboat charter market for the same reasons.

In this article, we explore the world’s top power catamarans, ranging from a 36-footer ideal for a cruising couple to a 78-footer perfect for entertaining friends and family. The propulsion options are diverse, including outboards, diesel inboards, hybrids, and even all-solar setups.

Top Luxury Power Catamarans

The following power catamarans are all vessels we’ve reviewed. They are listed in no particular order.

• Fountaine Pajot MY44 : A family-oriented cat suitable for long-range cruising and aimed at owner-operators. 
• Silent Yachts 60 : This is a catamaran that can cruise comfortably for long distances using emissions-free solar-electric propulsion.
• Horizon PC74 : With interior and deck space like a much larger vessel, the PC74 is perfect for cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean.
• Aquila 36 : This beefy 36-footer is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran.
• Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat : A spacious design, this vessel fits the volume of a 130-foot-long monohull into just 78 feet of length overall. 
• Horizon PC68 : This cat has a stable ride, long range, volume to spare and intriguing layout options.
• Two Oceans 555 : An elegantly simple yet luxurious 55-foot custom with the space and amenities of a much larger vessel.
• Lagoon 630 : From its open salon to its spacious decks, the Lagoon is a comfortable and luxurious platform.
• Fountaine Pajot MY5 : A midsize cruiser with serious big-boat space for family and friends. 
• Prestige Yachts M8 : The voluminous 65-footer lets owners customize onboard spaces.
• Aquila 47 Molokai : Calling all anglers: This cat has 60-plus-knot speed and is set up for serious bluewater adventure.

Fountaine Pajot MY44

The  Fountaine Pajot MY44 , a creation of Italian architect Pierangelo Andreani and French designer Daniel Andrieu, has a main deck that’s open from the aft-deck seating all the way forward to the starboard helm station. The sense of spaciousness is significant, for several reasons. First, four glass panels aft can all slide to port, creating an indoor-outdoor space with the aft deck and salon. In the salon, 32-inch-high windows extend for 12 feet down the sides of the yacht, with three sections per side, bringing in natural light along with the three forward panes that comprise the windshield. Finally, 6-foot-6-inch headroom provides vertical clearance, with a 21-foot-7-inch beam that adds interior roominess while keeping the yacht stable.

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Silent Yachts 60

Solar panels, ocean-crossing range and self-sufficiency define the electric Silent-Yachts 60 power catamaran. If there was any question that the “Tesla moment” has arrived in yachting, the Silent 60 clearly provides a positive response. Consider, for a moment, crossing oceans in silence at 5 to 6 knots without consuming a drop of fuel and never needing to plan your course between fuel stops. Imagine sitting at anchor and running the air conditioning all night, not to mention all the galley appliances plus the washer-dryer, without the hum or fumes from a genset.

Horizon PC74

As founder and director of The Powercat Company, a Horizon Power Catamarans distributor, Stuart Hegerstrom had long believed that catamaran builders needed to design their yachts to more stylish standards.

“The boats were very boxy,” he says, based on his years of experience with cats in the charter market. He and his partner, Richard Ford, asked Horizon to produce models that had high-end finishes and looked good inside and out.

The Horizon team brought in mega-yacht designer JC Espinosa to work with its own craftsmen. The result aboard the  Horizon PC74  is a catamaran with exterior styling, layout and functionality that should appeal to private and charter owners alike.

The Aquila 36  is a departure from her sisterships in that she is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran, but she also adheres to MarineMax’s philosophies.

With a single main living level from bow to stern and a beam of 14 feet 7 inches, the Aquila 36 is like a bowrider on steroids. She has seating that can handle 20 adults for outings and barbecues, and there are two staterooms below, one in each hull, for family weekending. The staterooms have nearly queen-size berths, en suite heads, stowage and 6-foot-6-inch headroom.

Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat

Lagoon is a division of Groupe Beneteau, the world’s largest builder of sailing yachts, and the  Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat  is a developmental sistership of its Seventy 7 super sailing cat. The Seventy series yachts are built at Construction Navale Bordeaux in France, which had to add a new yard to construct these catamarans because they require separate stern molds for the power and sail versions.

Horizon PC68

Multihull yachts ride differently than monohulls, often counteracting the sea’s motion for a smoother, more stable ride. On the Horizon PC68 , sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, and a Humphree stabilization system with blades reduces roll. Horizon uses SCRIMP construction for resin saturation that maximizes strength with an 111,112-pound displacement. And with a 5-foot-4-inch draft, the PC68 invites island cruising.

Two Oceans 555

With 27-knot speed, house-like volume, an on-deck master and top-tier tech, the Two Oceans 555 is a formidable power catamaran. Dave Jirikovic of HMY Yachts was on a quest. The sales broker was looking for the meanest, nastiest patch of Gulf Stream he could find to show a potential client what the Two Oceans 555 power cat could handle. And just as he had intended to show us, the broad-shouldered power cat didn’t even notice. He even dropped the single-lever throttles back to idle and left the 25-foot-wide Two Oceans 555 beam-on to another set of square-edged seas. The 55-footer brushed that off too. Jirikovic tried quartering into the seas—never a happy angle for catamarans—and the yacht drowsed through them.

Fitted with the optional twin 300-horsepower Volvo Penta D4 diesels, the  Lagoon 630 MY  burns only 1.64 gph total at 6 knots, giving a theoretical range of 2,952 nautical miles with standard tankage of 793 gallons. Hull No. 1 had an optional 502-gallon tank, giving it transatlantic range.

Luxury, stability and economy are all hallmarks of Lagoon’s return to luxury motor yachts. If you can take a ride, it will be worth your time.

Fountaine Pajot MY5

The flybridge deck on the Fountaine Pajot MY5 is a standout feature, offering virtually unobstructed 360-degree ocean views and an elevated beach club vibe. Aft of the off-center starboard helm is a spacious area perfect for entertaining, complete with a wet bar, refrigeration center, and ample seating. It’s the most popular space aboard according to the builder. And if the weather turns for the worse, a second helm station in the saloon allows the skipper to pilot the MY5 in climate-controlled comfort.

Prestige Yachts M8

How fitting it was that Prestige Yachts introduced its new M-Line flagship, the M8 , at Portopiccolo, a picturesque yachting village outside Trieste, Italy. Formerly a quarry, the cliff-side area had been chiseled into a clean site rife with eye-catching vistas, much like the French builder’s 65-foot power catamaran and its nearly 3,000 square feet of usable real estate.

Aquila 47 Molokai

With every boat, there’s an origin story. In the case of the Aquila 47 Molokai power catamaran, it starts with MarineMax, which saw people renting boats for bareboat charters. MarineMax Vacations was born. After experimenting with several production yachts, the company decided to build its own: the Aquila line, designed for charter as well as for sale to owner-operators.

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Glacier Bay 2740 Renegade Review

• By Sport Fishing Staff
• Updated: September 13, 2012

Glacier Bay 2740 Renegade

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: With a glance at the 2740 Renegade from Glacier Bay , my mind swirled with possibilities. This dual-console catamaran can serve well as a fishing, diving or family-cruising platform. Yet my eyes quickly shifted to fishing features like the cockpit with plenty of elbow room for a crew of four and a standard hardtop with six rod holders.

TARGET MARKET: Glacier Bay has maximized dual-console appeal with elements like a walk-in head compartment in the port console with five feet of headroom and solar-powered ventilation, a portside L-lounge with seating for four, a wet bar abaft the lounge, and seating for four in the open bow. Everyone will appreciate the fold-down aft jump seats. The Glacier Bay displacement hull offers luxury of its own, knifing cleanly through wind chop. But don’t expect blazing speed – powered by a pair of Suzuki DF150 four-stroke outboards , we maxed out at 39.6 mph. The 27-footer banks in slightly on low-speed turns, but leans outward when brought about at higher speeds.

FISHIEST FEATURES: I adored the drawers below the wet bar for stowing lures and terminal tackle. And the bow area houses a pair of 125-quart insulated fish boxes that drain overboard. This is an addition to a pair of 100-quart insole fish lockers in the cockpit. The forepeak features a bow pulpit with a pair of anchor lockers, in case you want to set up on a wreck or reef, though I’d also order the optional Lewmar free-fall windlass. Four flush-mount rod holders adorn the cockpit gunwales, with horizontal storage under the gunwales for rods, gaffs and boat hooks. A 15-gallon live well is nestled into the wet bar, but for serious fishing, ask the dealer to install an after-market bait tank on the swim platform between the twin outboards.

THE LAYOUT: The bow offers lots of fishing room, but watch the four-inch step up – I tripped on it going forward. Going aft, a door in the middle of the transom lets you access the swim platform. The deluxe captain’s seat has a flip-up bolster that converts to a leaning post, with an angled footrest below the console to brace yourself while driving. The full windshield (with a hinged walk-through to the bow) protects captain and crew from spray. The 2740 features Teleflex SeaStar steering with a tilt-and-lock helm. The dash provides enough space to flush-mount a 12-inch multifunction LCD display.

FINAL IMPRESSIONS: While hardcore saltwater anglers might dismiss a dual-console design, the boat-buying public has latched on to the versatility of this layout. If you’re an angler who needs family approval to get a new boat, a dual-console such as Glacier Bay’s 2740 might be a great choice. Not only does it offer creature comforts like a freshwater shower, removable dining table and 150-quart cooler under the lounge, it also offers a remarkably stable and seaworthy ride with a range of 430 miles, giving you the ability to reach the fish anywhere they’re biting.

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA: 27 ft. 0 in.

BEAM: 8 ft. 9 in.

DRAFT : 1 ft. 8 in.

DEADRISE: N/A

** WEIGHT:** 6,600 lb. (w/ twin 150s)

FUEL: 180 gal.

MAX. POWER : 300 hp OB

SUZUKI 150 HP FOUR-STROKE

TYPE: Inline-4

DISPLACEMENT: 174.9 cid

MAX RPM: 6,000

HP/LB RATIO: 0.497

GEAR RATIO: 2.5:1

WEIGHT: 474 lb.

ALTERNATOR OUTPUT: 44 amps

MSRP: $132,903 (base w/ twin Yamaha F150s)

PERFORMANCE AT A GLANCE

TOP SPEED: 39.6 mph

TIME TO PLANE : 5.2 sec.

0-30 MPH TIME: 7.8 sec.

BEST MPG: 2.4 @ 22.3 mph (3,500 rpm)

MAXIMUM RANGE: 432 miles

A hardtop is standard on the Glacier Bay 2740. The frame features six rod holders.

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Buzzards Bay 34 Power Catamaran

The Buzzards Bay 34 can be built on a custom basis. Contact Chris White for more information. 

The Buzzards Bay 34 Catamaran is a lovely and versatile power catamaran that can be used for comfortable coastal cruising, offshore fishing or beach hopping. Central to this goal is to have a hull form that can power comfortably through wind driven chop at reasonably fast speeds. Experience and research suggests that the best hull form for comfort under way is a slender displacement hull with a fine entry and full after sections. This provides a “hot knife through butter” kind of motion when driving over waves at speeds of 20 knots and more. Hull slamming is eliminated in most conditions, and the ride is very soft and pleasing rather than the typical bone jarring pounding that most powerboaters endure. Early test results of the first BB34 to hit the water supported our design thesis. Speeds were impressive with a pair of 140HP Volvo diesels, reaching a top speed of 34 knots, measured by GPS. A very comfortable cruise of 25 knots yields excellent fuel economy and a range of 300 miles with standard tanks. However, the most impressive feature is the way the narrow hulls slice through the waves without feeling them. The accommodation plan has a generous double berth cabin forward, starboard with a toilet and shower located in the port bow. There is good headroom in the queen size double berth and ample stowage in various lockers. A spacious deck house contains the helm station with full instrumentation and excellent visibility. There is a fully equipped galley with adjacent dining aft of the helm station. A large open cockpit provides plenty of secure space for fishing, lounging or partying - people don’t party on boats do they? The Buzzards Bay 34 Catamaran offers a combination of comfort, performance and fuel economy that's hard to beat.

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